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Roasted Tomatillo, Garlic, and Jalepeno Salsa
This recipe is very easy to make. Broiling the tomatillos, jalepenos, and garlic really brings out the flavors. This makes a great side to many dishes and also works as a scoopable dip for veggies...
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Break Free from Cereal Breakfasts!
One of the most difficult things for us to do is to break free from what has been instilled in our minds. When it comes to traditions such as meals, the types of foods we associate with that meal...
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Guest Post: Bacon Almond Butter Cups!
Chocolate with Bacon? Sweet and Savory. Helllooooooo!!! I would like to introduce to you my dear friend Laura! Laura made these delicious Bacon Almond Butter Cups and I am thrilled to share the...
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Beef, Bacon, and Mushroom Stuffed Peppers…Grain Free!
I was not planning on making these into a blog post, so I apologize for the lack of step-by-step pictures. However, I had to share this recipe as it came out very tasty and was not too difficult to...
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Grain-Free Blueberry Lemon Pie with Whipped Coconut Cream
I LOVE blueberry pie! I love it with a hint of lemon and not overly sweet. I used the same crust recipe I created back in April for the strawberry rhubarb pie. I used berries that the kids and I...
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From Farmer’s Market to Our Table-with Eric Hulse!
It was my pleasure to have an opportunity to spend a day with Eric Hulse from Eric Hulse Wellness and his fiance Austin! We visited the Local Farmer’s Market here in Saratoga Springs NY, climbed...
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Paleo On The Go, Home Delivered Paleo Meals!
On a recent visit to Florida I was lucky to have the opportunity to connect with Dave, Founder of Paleo On The Go. Paleo On the Go is a service that cooks and delivers Paleo Meals to all 50 States...
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The Clean Eating Teen Discusses “Back to School”
First of all, I just want to give a HUGE thank you to Kathryn for giving me this wonderful opportunity to write for her blog. You rock!! My name is Natalie Wester! I am a high school student from...
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School Lunch Contest and Planetbox Giveaway!
Hey everyone! I am so excited to announce this contest I am running with my dear friend Eric over at www.erichulse.com. Eric is a holistic health and lifestyle coach, Author, and teacher. Eric...
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Pumpkin Pie Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin seeds are filled with lots of minerals including phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron and copper. They are a good source of vitamin K, vitamin E, B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin,...
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Sweet Potato Jack O’ Lantern Crisps!
These cute little pumpkins are not difficult to make, and you can play around with your favorite spices on them! Oven 350 degrees Ingredients: 1 Large sweet potato sliced on the thinnest setting with...
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Primal Feeding Guide for Babies and Toddlers
Baby and Toddler Primal Feeding Guide I’ve had several people ask me about feeding babies and toddlers. I wanted to create a guide to help you make the best decisions for your children. This...
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A Week of School Lunches!
Here is a week of Joshua’s school lunches! The lunchbox I use is called a Planetbox. I love this lunchbox! It is durable stainless steel and last for years and years. It makes it easy to pack real food...
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Jamaican “Brown” Stew Chicken
I would like to introduce my friends over at “Jamaicanitpaleo!” They did a guest recipe for me and I am so excited to try this stew out. It looks amazing! Jamaican It Paleo is a new website ran by a...
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My first “Dark Dinner”
Have you heard of a “Dark Dinner?” I had not… I just had to write a little something about this experience…because it was super creative and fun! As a full-time mama it’s not too often I get to go out...
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Girl Scout Cookie Remakes…The Real Food Way!
It’s Girl Scout cookies time! I was a girl scout myself for many years. I remember going from door to door with the little slip! Oh the excitement! Now you get mass e-mails, phone calls, and even...
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Mommy’s Club!
For those like-minded parents who want to use toxic-free products, I had the opportunity to meet Chelsea Depot. She introduced me to the Mommy’s Club products, and I had a chance to try some of them...
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Crispy Italian Paleo Cauliflower Poppers!
Growing up my mom would make us fried cauliflower. She would dip it in egg, and Italian breadcrumbs…and then fry it. It was dreamy and delicious. I wanted to create a grain-free version of this with...
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Pork, Cabbage, and Broccoli Slaw Stir Fry
For lunch today I made a pork tenderloin, cabbage, and broccoli slaw stir-fry! This was extremely easy and flavorful. You could also use chicken or beef…even shrimp! Ingredients/Directions:...
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Beef and Broccolini Paleo “Flat Bread”
I wanted to create something that was similar to pizza in texture, but without the gluten, dairy, and marinara. I was craving something savory and garlicky with loads of veggies. I found a bag of...
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Sweet Potato and Smoked Paprika Cottage Pies
I wanted to make individual little meat and potato pies. I thought the kids would really enjoy these, and they did. Instead of white potatoes I used sweet potatoes. I am a huge fan of smoked paprika,...
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Crispy Chinese Orange Glazed Chicken Thighs
I was really craving Chinese food tonight and wanted to create something similar without the bad oils, GMO soy, gluten, MSG, and sugar. These came out amazing! It was not too difficult to make,...
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5 Things to Avoid at “Health Food” Stores
I went to check out the new Fresh Market in town and I was quite disappointed. I came to the realization that these “health food” chains/stores glorify junk food and people buy it. Sure it’s a nice...
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Primal Bliss Nutritional Therapy Services
What is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner? Nutritional Therapy Practitioners are integral members of the holistic health community. We believe a properly prepared, nutrient dense whole food diet...
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6 Paleo-isms (Things The Paleo Community Likes Alot)
The paleo/primal community is amazing. We are changing the way people make decisions about what they are putting in their body. We are making big strides world-wide, and I am proud to be a part of...
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Paleo Herb Vinaigrette Dressings
A big pet peeve of mine is store bought salad dressings. They are full of bad oils (soy oil, canola oil, and vegetable oils) that can increase inflammation in the body. Here and Here are some pieces...
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Why Avoid Peanuts
I’ve had a couple recent clients mention that they eat a lot of peanut butter. They wanted to know if there is a reason to switch out of it if they were not allergic. There are many reasons why...
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Paleo Moussaka Recipe
You asked for it… Here is my paleo version of Greek moussaka. I have to admit…I have never tried real moussaka before. I asked my readers for some of their favorite dishes they would like to see...
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Despite What Your Doctor Says, Your Thyroid Might Not Be Functioning Normally
You have been experiencing thyroid symptoms, yet your Doctor told you your TSH was within a normal range. Now what? Now it’s time to find a Doctor who will request a FULL thyroid panel, including...
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Healthy Thyroid Diet: 4 Recommendations From A Nutritional Therapist
In past pieces I discussed Autoimmune Thyroid disease, and how your immune system is attacking your thyroid gland. Many people believe that medication is the only answer, and many more suffer in...
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Gluten and Dairy Free Pumpkin Mousse
Fall is all about pumpkins! Here is my quick and easy pumpkin mousse recipe Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 can of Native Forest brand Coconut Milk, refrigerated overnight 1/3 cup of Organic Pumpkin...
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Paleo Squash Soup with Bacon, Leeks, and Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients: 4 cups of chopped squash. ***I strongly dislike chopping squash and have almost lost a finger a few times…so I purchased a pre-chopped mix of acorn, winter, and butternut squash. Any...
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Five Tips for a Happy Paleo Holiday Season
There are hundreds of blog posts written about “surviving the holidays.” Such advice as “avoid the snack table at all cost” “eat before the party” “it’s okay to binge during the holidays-just let...
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5 Foods To Avoid Introducing to Children
There are many foods out there that are marketed to parents and children. Companies produce fancy packaging, loud commercials with happy kids, and buzz words for parents like: “part of this...
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Cauliflower, Golden Beet, and Leek Soup
This soup is perfect for cold Upstate NY winters, with -10 degrees the last couple of days. Creamy soup warms the bones and this creamy soup is dairy free! I found these beautiful golden beets and...
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The Real Heart Healthy Diet
This topic is particularly important to me, as I think there is so much misinformation out there regarding heart health, and an optimal diet for heart health. Heart disease is one of the most...
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Pulled Pineapple Pork in the Vitaclay Slowcooker, Plus a Giveaway!
This was my first experience using the Vitaclay Slowcooker, and I was a little skeptical about how it would work out. The company claims to cook in less than half the time as traditional slow cookers,...
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5 Interesting Facts About the Human Microbiome
The human microbiome is fascinating! There has been a HUGE paradigm switch over the past couple of years, as we are beginning to realize just how important our diverse colonies of microbes are for our...
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The ONE Supplement I’m Endorsing!
Let me start out by saying I’m not much of a salesperson. Look, quite frankly, I suck at selling things. I never want to be that person who is pushing the “next big thing.” It’s not in my character....
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Next Level Coffee
How We Turbocharge Our Mornings Matt and I love sipping coffee together in the morning. It’s a comforting ritual to start the day. We have more than just coffee. We maximize our coffee for taste and...
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Kiddo “Snack” Ideas
I frequently get asked for snack ideas so here is a list of some things I came up with. One thing kids love is to eat their snacks with toothpicks-(once they are old enough to not stab each other)....
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Primal Babywearing!
Most of my post focus on primal nutrition-eating like our early ancestors. I also like to shift the focus every now and then to other “primal” topics that I am passionate about. I am a Mom of 2...
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A Month of Real Food School Lunches!
I’ve been sharing my 6 year old son Joshua’s lunches on my facebook page. I’ve received a very positive response and it has been requested that I put all the lunches together. Here are 4 weeks (20) of...
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How I Shop For My Basic Paleo Diet Food List
Hello my friends! I finally finished the grueling task of photographing and posting my primal grocery staples. My hope is that this will help you with the process of converting yourself or your family...
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What? You don’t give your kids cow’s milk?!
It cracks me up the, the horror on people’s faces when they hear I don’t give my kids cows milk. It has become the socially acceptable thing to do– without knowing exactly why. The Dairy Board issues...
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Don’t Be Afraid Of Saturated Fats!
This is a follow -up on my post: Side Effects From Eating a Low-Fat Diet I discussed some side effects you may experience when you cut good fats out of your diet. However, I want to be more specific...
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Ignorance or Misplaced Trust? The Marketing of “Food” in Our Culture
“You are not entitled to your opinion. You are entitled to your informed opinion. No one is entitled to be ignorant.” -Harlan Ellison It is difficult to navigate the world of nutrition. It is an ever...
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Kombucha Tea!
I’m new to the world of kombucha brewing as it all appeared too overwhelming for me…and it can be with all these flavors and techniques. However, I just followed basic directions and it came out...
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Juice for Kids?
Juice and kids seem to go hand in hand in our culture. Preschool snacks are accompanied by juice. Picnics and playgroups include juice. Many families include orange juice with breakfast. Children...
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Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with Whipped Coconut Cream: 2 Variations
Strawberry rhubarb pie has always been a favorite of mine. When I saw that my neighbor’s rhubarb was ready (and she offered me some), I wanted to take on a grain and refined sugar free variations of...
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